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  "college": "gavilan-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Theatre Arts and Television",
  "id": "theatre-arts-technical-production-a-a-degree",
  "name": "Theatre Arts: Technical Production",
  "award": "A.A. Degree",
  "department": "theatre-arts-and-television",
  "sourceUrl": "https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4149/4023",
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      "markdown": "The Technical Production Option is designed to provide a foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in Design and Technical careers in the entertainment industry, as well as those interested in becoming involved in creating live theatre in their community. The degree offers practical courses in stagecraft (THEA 14), Introduction to design (THEA 15) as well as many opportunities for students to become involved in creative process of mounting live theatrical productions and events at Gavilan. Hands on experience in technical production is emphasized in the Gavilan Theatre Arts Program, including experience in stage management, lights, sound, costume & makeup, as well as scenic painting and construction. Career opportunities for a graduate of the Technical Production Option include jobs at theatre facilities as well as convention and recreational centers. While most professional companies prefer further education (BAs or MAs), there are lucrative careers with the touring companies of live performances and musical events for specialists in technical theatre.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  master vocabulary and a working knowledge regarding the different technical and creative jobs related to theatre and theatre production.\n2.  develop creative proficiency in designing sets, costumes, lights or sound for Gavilan productions.\n3.  work effectively in a team, having developed collaboration and teamwork skills through class exercises, assignments and performances.\n4.  describe significant movements or genres in theatre history, and to elaborate on their social and cultural significance.\n5.  discuss and critique theatrical performances, evaluating the various technical elements of the production (costume, sets, lights & sound), to determine whether they support or detract from the production and text."
    },
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      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 1",
          "title": "Theatre History 1",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 2A",
          "title": "Children's Theatre Repertory",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 12A",
          "title": "Acting I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 13A",
          "title": "Actor's Workshop",
          "units": "1-3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 14",
          "title": "Stage Production",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 15",
          "title": "Introduction to Design for Stage, Television and Film",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose one of the classes listed below:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CMUN 2",
          "title": "Oral Interpretation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 4",
          "title": "Oral Interpretation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 2B",
          "title": "Children's Theatre Repertory",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 12B",
          "title": "Acting II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 19",
          "title": "Acting and Voice for TV/Film/Media",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCTV 19",
          "title": "Acting and Voice for TV, Film and Media",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose eight units from classes listed below:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 2A",
          "title": "Two-Dimensional Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 7",
          "title": "Theatre Appreciation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 8A",
          "title": "Introduction to Photography",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 10A",
          "title": "Cultural History of Ceramics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 12A",
          "title": "Sculpture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 12B",
          "title": "Sculpture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ART 13",
          "title": "Three-Dimensional Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA 14",
          "title": "Stage Production",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Any Music performance course or any Computer Graphics & Design course (1-3 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}